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ServiceNow Product Manager Banking This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a ServiceNow owner Product Manager to join this thriving Banking business as they grow their ServiceNow centre of excellence Role logistics • Job title: Product Manager, • Technology focus- ServiceNow, • Location Knutsford or Manchester, 2 days a week in the office and home working hybrid, • Permanent role, salary £70,000- £100,000 de... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Role Overview\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of projects within the water and wastewater sector. The successful candidate will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to commissioning and handover, ensuring high-quality electrical engineering solutions are delivered safely and efficiently.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Prepare and review electrical engineering designs for water treatment and infrastructure projects.\n\n * Work on systems including Motor Control Centres (MCCs), LV distribution systems, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs, and SCADA systems.\n\n * Support both new technology installations and upgrades to existing legacy systems.\n\n * Produce and review technical specifications, schedules, and procurement documentation.\n\n * Evaluate supplier tender submissions and provide technical input during procurement activities.\n\n * Ensure compliance with relevant design, quality, and safety standards including client and WIMES standards.\n\n * Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Graduate Engineers and junior team members.\n\n * Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting project delivery objectives.\n\n * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.\n\nRequirements\n\n * Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.\n\n * Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation.\n\n * Strong experience delivering electrical engineering projects within regulated environments.\n\n * Previous experience within the water industry is highly desirable.\n\n * Good understanding of design standards, safety regulations, and quality procedures.\n\n * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\n\n * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required

Corporate Finance Executive Our client, a well-established and highly regarded advisory firm, is seeking a talented Corporate Finance Executive to join their growing team. Working within a partner-led environment, you will typically be part of a small, high-performing team, gaining exposure to a broad range of clients across multiple industry sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitiou... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Repairs Manager 3 months+ £275- 300 day rate Trafford/ Hybrid Hamilton Woods Associates have been engaged to recruit to a Repairs Manager on an exclusive basis to join a social housing provider to lead their responsive repairs team on an initial temporary basis. There is scope for the role to become permanent. A minimum of one day a week will be required in their offices. Duties of the Repairs Manager... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Take ownership of major projects and lead your own team while shaping your path to Associate Directorship. Youll guide mechanical building services projects from concept to completion, with the freedom to influence design decisions and mentor the next generation of engineers. With four days a week working from home, youll enjoy the flexibility to focus on what matters most, both professionally and ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Take the lead on electrical design for some of the UKs most high-profile building projects, while shaping your path to Associate Director. Youll be heading up the design of major landmark buildings - skyscrapers, stadia, hospitals and events centres - while working directly with top developers and influencing projects from the very start. Theres more control, less churn and far fewer of the pressure... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Project Manager (Network secruity) | £500-£600p/day (Outside IR35) | Manchester (hybrid) | Experience with micro-segmentations tools We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to support a 6-month contract focused on a network segmentation initiative. This role will play a key part in enhancing security posture through the design and implementation of segmentation strategies, including micro-segmentation Key Responsibilities: • Support the design and implementation of network segmentation solutions, • Work on micro-segmentation projects to improve security controls, • Proven experience in network security, • Hands-on experience with micro-segmentation projects Project Manager (Network secruity) | £500-£600p/day (Outside IR35) | Manchester (hybrid) | Experience with micro-segmentations tools Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Role - Pricing Analyst Location - Manchester Work Pattern - Hybrid 3 days a week in office - Mon / Tues / Thurs Salary - Up to £40,000 depending on experience About the Company We have a new role for a Pricing Analyst with a rapidly growing company based in North Manchester. This will be the first pricing person within the team and therefore have a huge number of quick wins would be available, you will also help to shape the division and department. The business is lean, fast-moving, and data-driven. Decisions are made quickly, the opportunity to make a real commercial impact from day one is genuine. For this role you will probably need to ability to drive given their office location. For this role we can consider a graduate hire, with a strong mathematical background. The Role Pricing is at the heart of this business. It drives conversion, partner utilisation, and ultimately the unit economics of the platform. You will be building the methodology, tooling, and analytical infrastructure that underpins sustainable volume growth and margin improvement. This is a newly created, high-visibility role reporting directly into senior leadership. You will operate with significant autonomy and have the authority to implement change at pace. Key Responsibilities Pricing ownership & optimisation • Take full ownership of the front-end and repair cost pricing function, identifying and resolving booking failures, margin leakage, and pricing anomalies, • Build and implement a pricing toolset designed to maximise both booking volume and profitability, • Analyse historical booking data to surface actionable insight and inform pricing strategy, • Build forecasting models that anticipate market shifts, seasonal trends, and demand fluctuation, • Identify under-penetrated categories, segments, and geographic areas where pricing adjustments can unlock incremental demand, • Partner with the commercial and operations teams to align pricing strategy with partner capacity and customer acquisition objectives We can consider a range of experience for this position. • Degree qualification - Strong mathematical background Location - Manchester Work Pattern - Hybrid 3 days a week in office - Mon / Tues / Thurs Salary - Up to £40,000 depending on experience Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) | Manchester, Hybrid | £55,000 - £65,000Overview We're supporting a growing, tech company in their search for a Senior Software Engineer to help drive the evolution of their platform. This role suits someone who enjoys building robust applications, influencing technical direction, and working closely with cross-functional teams. The Role You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving a modern web platform, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and built to a high standard. Working alongside product and design, you'll contribute to technical decisions and help deliver new features in a structured, efficient way. Key Responsibilities • Maintain high standards across the codebase, focusing on performance, security, and maintainability, • Collaborate with designers and product teams to deliver technically sound solutions, • Contribute to architectural improvements and technical direction, • Support delivery of complex features from planning through to deployment, • Ensure systems are well-tested, monitored, and reliable in production, • Take ownership of your work and support continuous improvement, • Mentor and support other engineers within the team, • Actively contribute within an Agile/SCRUM environmentEssential Skills & Experience, • Strong TypeScript & Node.js skills, • Strong experience with React, • Proven experience in API development, • AWS Experience, • Experience building single-page applications (SPA) and applying progressive enhancement principles, • Strong CSS knowledge, • Strong understanding of secure coding practices, • Experience working with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, • Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD), • Experience working within a cross-functional product development teamBenefits, • Flexible working hours, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Pension scheme To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Job Title: Data Engineer (HealthTech) Location: Manchester (Hybrid/Remote options available) Day Rate: £500–£550 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months initial (extensions likely) Overview Chapman Tate Associates are seeking an experienced Contract Data Engineer to join an innovative HealthTech organisation delivering data-driven solutions that improve patient outcomes and healthcare services. This is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful projects, building scalable data platforms that support clinical insights, product development, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes, • Integrate data from a variety of sources including clinical systems, APIs, and third-party providers, • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to deliver high-quality datasets, • Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g. GDPR), • Support the development of data platforms in cloud environments, • Proven experience as a Data Engineer in a fast-paced environment (HealthTech, MedTech, or related sectors preferred), • Strong SQL and Python (or similar programming languages), • Hands-on experience with modern data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift), • Experience working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP), • Solid understanding of data modelling, warehousing, and pipeline development, • Experience working with healthcare data standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), • Exposure to real-time data processing or streaming tools (e.g. Kafka), • Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks in healthcare If you’re a contract Data Engineer looking to work on meaningful HealthTech projects, apply now with your latest CV.

Role - Graduate Pricing Analyst Location - Manchester Work Pattern - Hybrid 3 days a week in office - Mon / Tues / Thurs Salary - Up to £30,000 depending on experience About the Company We have a new role for a Pricing Analyst with a rapidly growing company based in North Manchester. This will be the first pricing person within the team and therefore have a huge number of quick wins would be available, you will also help to shape the division and department. The business is lean, fast-moving, and data-driven. Decisions are made quickly, the opportunity to make a real commercial impact from day one is genuine. For this role you will probably need to ability to drive given their office location. For this role we can consider a graduate hire, with a strong mathematical background. The Role Pricing is at the heart of this business. It drives conversion, partner utilisation, and ultimately the unit economics of the platform. You will be building the methodology, tooling, and analytical infrastructure that underpins sustainable volume growth and margin improvement. This is a newly created, high-visibility role reporting directly into senior leadership. You will operate with significant autonomy and have the authority to implement change at pace. Key Responsibilities Pricing ownership & optimisation • Take full ownership of the front-end and cost pricing function, identifying and resolving booking failures, margin leakage, and pricing anomalies, • Build and implement a pricing toolset designed to maximise both booking volume and profitability, • Analyse historical booking data to surface actionable insight and inform pricing strategy, • Build forecasting models that anticipate market shifts, seasonal trends, and demand fluctuation, • Identify under-penetrated categories, segments, and geographic areas where pricing adjustments can unlock incremental demand, • Partner with the commercial and operations teams to align pricing strategy with partner capacity and customer acquisition objectives We can consider a range of experience for this position. • Degree qualification - Strong mathematical background - Maths, Physics, Statistics etc. Location - Manchester Work Pattern - Hybrid 3 days a week in office - Mon / Tues / Thurs Salary - Up to £30,000 depending on experience Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

A Top 100 & Legal 500 listed commercial law firm are looking to recruit a property litigation lawyer to their property litigation team in Manchester. This is a tremendous opportunity for a property litigation solicitor (ideally NQ - 8 PQE) to join one of the UK's leading commercial firms. This firm can offer: ✅ Hybrid / Flexible Working (2 Office: 3 Home) ✅ Salary to £75,000 ✅ Genuine Career Progression ✅ Top Quality Benefits You will be working as part of a close knit team that shares work from across the UK but there will be an emphasis on working with London clients and dealing with complex property litigation transactions. There is a clear team structure in place and you will be be working in a team of Associates, Senior Associates & Partners with the chance to progress your career. This position is to deal with a broad mix of development disputes, service charge issues, rent review, dilapidations, break clauses and landlord & tenant disputes. The client base is second to none and you will be dealing with a stellar client base from across the UK and primarily be focusing on the healthcare sector, with clients that include developers, pension funds, landowners, GP practices and NHS trusts. This firm have a fantastic culture and many long serving staff (20 years +), so there is a genuine friendly feel and a tremendous team ethos which leads to a low turnover of staff. Other benefits include generous holidays & pension, work from home, healthcare, gym membership contribution and much more. Salary will be in the range of £45,000 - £75,000 for this role. For further information on this position then please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential chat.

\n\n Your new company \n \nAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious solicitor or chartered legal executive to join a highly regarded healthcare team at a leading firm. The firm will consider applications from associates with 0-6 years of PQE. \n \nThere is a retrain opportunity for talented defendant EL/PL solicitors or chartered legal executives with previous multi-track experience and a keen interest in defendant clinical negligence work. \n\n This role offers a transition into high‑quality NHS related clinical negligence work while continuing to develop their technical and client‑facing skills. \n\n Our client is recognised as one of the UK's most progressive and supportive employers, offering flexible working, a collaborative culture, and outstanding career development opportunities. There is a high level of home working available, dependent on previous experience. \n \nYour new role \n \nThis Clinical Negligence Associate role will see you: \n\n\n\t • Managing a caseload of EL/PL and clinical negligence files\n\t, • Drafting detailed reports for key healthcare clients\n\t, • Conducting witness interviews and preparing comprehensive witness statements\n\t, • Instructing medical experts and counsel\n\t, • Attending CMCs, interim hearings, mediations and trials\n\t, • Negotiating settlements and conducting conferences with counsel\n\t, • Supporting colleagues on higher‑value and complex claims\n\t, • Opportunities to undertake client secondments with NHS bodies\n\t, • Delivering client training, presentations and drafting articles\n\t, • Supervising and coaching junior team members\n\n\n \n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \n \n\n\n\t • NQ+ qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive (full litigation rights required)\n\t, • Defendant EL/PL experience (preferred)\n\t, • Clinical negligence exposure advantageous but retrain supported.\n\t, • Ability to work effectively independently and within a growing, hybrid team\n\t, • Strong appreciation of client protocols, KPIs and service expectations\n\t, • Excellent drafting, communication, and organisation skills\n\t, • High attention to detail and proactive, pragmatic approach\n\t, • Commitment to data security and professional standards\n\t, • Evidence of meeting hours/targets\n\n\n \n \nWhat you'll get in return \n \n\n\n\t • Competitive salary and benefits\n\t, • High level of home working and strong work-life balance\n\t, • Inclusive, supportive working environment\n\t, • Highly-regarded team\n\t, • Structured training and clear development pathways\n\t, • Opportunity to make the career transition into defendant clinical negligence\n\n\n

A pioneering construction technology business is on a mission to redefine how the built environment operates through AI-driven software solutions. Backed by ambitious growth plans and a leadership team focused on innovation, this rapidly scaling organisation is positioning itself as a genuine market disruptor within the construction and infrastructure sector. Our client is now seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead and scale a high-performing engineering function responsible for delivering cutting-edge AI-enabled platforms used across major construction projects. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, where technology, innovation, and commercial impact sit at the heart of everything they do. The Opportunity As Software Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of engineering delivery, technical standards, team leadership, and platform scalability across a modern cloud-native environment. You’ll play a key role in shaping both the engineering culture and technical roadmap as the company continues to expand its AI capabilities. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, and Executive leadership to build intelligent software solutions that challenge traditional approaches within the construction industry. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Software Engineers across multiple disciplines, • Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and scalable development processes, • Drive adoption and integration of AI tooling and intelligent automation across the software lifecycle, • Oversee architecture and delivery across modern microservices and cloud-native applications, • Ensure engineering compliance with recognised security and governance standards including SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO frameworks, • Manage Agile delivery processes using JIRA, • Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical strategy and product direction, • Champion DevOps, CI/CD, and software quality standards across the organisation, • React, • Node.js, • TypeScript, • Go, • Rust, • AWS Cloud Services, • Claude / AI tooling integration, • JIRA You will likely possess: • Proven experience managing and scaling software engineering teams, • Strong background in modern full-stack or distributed systems development, • Experience incorporating AI tools into engineering workflows or product capabilities, • Knowledge of governance, security, and compliance standards, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • A growth mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced scale-up environments, • Previous experience within SaaS, PropTech, ConstructionTech, or enterprise software environments would be advantageousWhy Join?, • Opportunity to help shape a genuine industry disruptor, • Work at the forefront of AI innovation within construction technology, • Influence technical direction and engineering culture from an early stage, • Highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact our specialist technology recruitment team today. Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to those that meet our Clients requirements.

Senior HV Design Engineer - Power T&D / Renewables Manchester (Hybrid) £60-£80K This role involves delivering high-quality electro-mechanical substation design solutions across transmission and distribution networks. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to execute projects that meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder specifications. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and deliver substation design (primary, protection & control, and layouts), • Develop single-line diagrams, SCADA systems, and auxiliary AC/DC designs, • Ensure compliance with UK engineering standards and industry regulations, • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated engineering solutions, • Support and mentor junior engineers and consultants, • Contribute to technical reporting and documentation Requirements: • 8+ years’ experience in transmission and distribution engineering, • Strong background in substation design (up to 132kV or higher preferred), • Knowledge of UK standards, legislation, and safety practices, • Experience with CT/VT selection, system studies, and design calculations, • Strong communication and problem-solving skills Preferred: • Professional registration (IEng or working towards it), • Health & Safety certifications (IOSH, NEBOSH, etc.), • Experience with commissioning, CDM regulations, and safety training

Lead Maintenance Engineer Leading food manufacturer · Trafford Park, Manchester · Continental shift £60,769 + 5% bonus If you're a hands-on engineer ready to step up — or already leading a team and looking for a site where your skills will genuinely be stretched — this is a role worth a serious look. You'll be leading a shift team of two engineers at a high-output, AA BRC-rated food manufacturing site in Trafford Park. This isn't a desk-based management role; you'll be equally at home diagnosing a breakdown as you are driving an improvement project. With multiple CapEx projects in the pipeline, there's real scope to make a lasting impact on the site. What you'll be doing • Leading and managing a shift team of two engineers to maximise plant availability and production uptime, • Carrying out and overseeing PPM and reactive breakdown maintenance across the factory, • Driving cost reduction, OEE improvement, and waste reduction initiatives, • Leading CapEx and engineering projects from planning through to delivery, • Managing contractors and issuing permit-to-work procedures, • Ensuring the team operates to the highest standards across health and safety, quality, hygiene, and budget What we're looking for • Time-served apprentice-trained engineer (mechanical bias or multi-skilled) with an NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent (HNC a bonus), • Strong mechanical skills with solid electrical knowledge to back them up, • Proven experience leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, • Hands-on experience managing engineering projects — CapEx experience a real advantage, • Comfortable with CMMS/maintenance management software, • Familiarity with highly regulated or audited sites (BRC, ISO, or similar), • Someone who stays calm under pressure and makes good decisions when it counts The package • £60,769 base salary + 5% annual bonus, • Continental shift — 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off, • Pension up to 10%, life assurance 4×, BUPA healthcare, • EV salary sacrifice scheme with free onsite charging, • Staff discounts worth up to £3k per year, • Cycle to work scheme Ready to make a move? Apply below with your CV or call the Tiro team to find out more. Tiro is a specialist Employment Agency & Employment Business working across engineering, manufacturing, motorsport, software, and electronics — placing candidates in both contract and permanent roles.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Leading food manufacturer · Trafford Park, Manchester · Continental shift £57,679 + 5% bonus If you're the kind of engineer who hates standing still — who'd rather be diagnosing a fault, improving a process, or mentoring the next generation of engineers than watching the clock — this role was built for you. You'll be a key part of the maintenance team at a high-output food manufacturing site in Trafford Park, keeping production running smoothly and pushing the site's performance forward. This isn't a purely reactive role: you'll have real scope to identify inefficiencies, drive improvements, and make your mark on OEE. What you'll be doing • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to breakdowns to keep production moving, • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and automation faults quickly and accurately, • Identifying process improvements and putting them into practice through change management, • Supporting and coaching colleagues — sharing your knowledge and raising the team's capability, • Working to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards on a AA BRC-rated site What we're looking for • Time-served apprentice-trained engineer with an ONC, BTEC, or equivalent (HNC a bonus), • Strong hands-on skills across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, • Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment — food or FMCG preferred, • Familiarity with highly regulated or audited sites (BRC, ISO, or similar), • A sharp analytical mind and the confidence to make decisions under pressure The package • £57,679 base salary + 5% annual bonus, • Continental shift — 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off, • 22 days holiday, • Pension up to 10%, life assurance 4×, BUPA healthcare, • EV salary sacrifice scheme with free onsite charging, • Staff discounts worth up to £3k per year, • Cycle to work scheme Ready to make a move? Apply below with your CV or call the Tiro team to find out more. Tiro is a specialist Employment Agency & Employment Business working across engineering, manufacturing, motorsport, software, and electronics — placing candidates in both contract and permanent roles.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a growing engineering team, supporting the successful delivery of high-voltage (HV/EHV) infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities: • Overseeing project budgets, cost control, and financial forecasting across the full project lifecycle, • Preparing, reviewing, and analysing tenders, including supplier and subcontractor negotiations, • Managing subcontractor engagement, performance, and payment processes, • Administering contract variations, mitigating commercial risks, and producing regular reports, • Contributing to business profitability and maintaining oversight of the commercial pipeline, • Providing leadership to commercial team members and upholding strong governance standards Requirements: • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, or a related field, • Demonstrated experience in a commercial management role within construction or engineering environments, • Strong analytical thinking, negotiation capability, and leadership skills, • Familiarity with cost/value reporting and pipeline tracking, • Well-organised, proactive approach suited to fast-paced project settings Experience within sectors such as electrical engineering, utilities, overhead lines, or cable systems would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist organization delivering critical infrastructure projects within the power sector.

SENIOR GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST - women's & childrenswear lounge/Jersey wear D2C ONLINE FASHION BRAND full time head office based role - Manchester up to £42k doe Our client is a successful online fashion brands selling ladies and childrenswear D2C. This is a sole Garment Technologist position, sitting across both ladies and childrenswear. You'll be the go-to person for all things GT, so our client is looking for someone who is genuinely committed to the craft and ready to take ownership from day one. Day to day, the role covers: • Measuring and checking in samples, • Leading fit sessions, updating comments and workbooks, • Working closely with the buying and merchandising team on critical path and production timelines, • Owning and maintaining grading rules and standards across both businesses, • Reading and interpreting testing reports, and using your knowledge to pass or fail fabrics based on our product needs What we're looking for: Someone with a solid, hands-on understanding of garment technology who is ready to hit the ground running. This is a mid to senior level role Experience in ladies and children's wear/ fits / far east factories

Birchrose Associates is working with a highly regarded professional services firm to recruit a Client Contracts Lawyer to join its established in-house legal team The Opportunity Our client operates as a leading international firm with a strong reputation across a range of complex advisory and transactional services. Its General Counsel’s Office plays a key role in supporting the business, working closely with stakeholders to facilitate client relationships while managing legal and commercial risk. The team is known for its collaborative culture, pragmatic approach and high-quality output. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused lawyer to join a central function, advising on a wide variety of client agreements and contributing to broader legal and operational initiatives. The role offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to work on complex and evolving areas, including technology-driven contracts. Responsibilities The successful Client Contracts Lawyer will support the wider legal team in delivering clear, commercially sound advice across a range of contractual matters. You can expect to be involved in: • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad mix of client-facing commercial agreements, • Advising internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory and commercial considerations, • Identifying potential risks within contracts and working collaboratively to mitigate them, • Supporting compliance with internal policies and external legal requirements, • Assisting with the resolution of contractual issues and escalating where appropriate, • Contributing to improvements in contract processes and best practice frameworks, • Utilising legal technology and systems to enhance efficiency in contract management, • Supporting wider projects across the legal function as needed Benefits • Competitive salary, • Flexible working options across UK office locations, • Opportunity to work within a well-regarded and forward-thinking organisation Requirements • Qualified solicitor with circa 3+ years’ PQE (flexible depending on experience), • Strong experience in commercial contracts, ideally within an in-house or professional services environment, • Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to a range of stakeholders, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, • Confident communicator with sound negotiation skills, • Experience with legal technology or contract management tools is advantageous To be considered for this Client Contracts Lawyer opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion

*Banking/FS experience is must. Required Skills & Experience • Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting), • Proficiency in Ansible for configuration management and automation, • Solid understanding of Kubernetes architecture and container orchestration, • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps), • Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration, • Familiarity with Docker/containerization technologies, • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), • Good scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar), • Understanding of networking, security, and monitoring tools

Associate Civil Design Engineer - Water Location: Old Trafford Manchester Work Type: Permanent Our client, a leading Design House, are seeking an experienced Associate Civil Design Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will develop high-quality, safe, and efficient engineering designs across a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects within the regulated water sector, covering both clean water and wastewater systems. You will also support project delivery, mentor junior team members, and ensure all work complies with relevant safety, quality, and industry standards. Key Responsibilities • Provide design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements., • Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits and communicate these to client and project team, • Direct and develop CAD technicians and more junior designers and graduates., • Prepare design risk assessments, reports and specifications., • Design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and water company standards., • Ensure project change for design package is fully implemented and recorded., • Undertake work using formal processes and procedures., • Estimate hours required for design packages, • Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM meetings and similar Requirements • 10 years’ relevant design experience in the regulated water industry, • Experience with hydraulic calculations and profiles, clean water and wastewater systems, infrastructure and non-infrastructure design, and both outline and detailed design stages., • Degree, HND, or strong technical experience (Technician level considered), • Good level IT, • Registered with professional body and working towards chartership or already Chartered, • Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle If you are a motivated Civil Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic Design House, we encourage you to apply!

An established engineering and infrastructure delivery organisation is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Designer to support the delivery of complex industrial and energy-sector projects across the UK. This is a contract role and can be outside ir35. Suited to a motivated designer with strong experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) design, capable of producing high-quality technical deliverables while supporting junior team members and collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Key Responsibilities • Produce safe, practical and cost-effective EC&I design solutions in line with project and company procedures, • Develop design deliverables including:, • Loop diagrams, • Block cable diagrams, • Schematic diagrams, • 3D models, • Prepare associated documentation such as:, • Bills of materials, • Cable schedules, • Design packs, • Material requisitions, • Support proposal and project activities as assigned by the Lead or Chief Engineer, • Mentor and support less experienced designers, • Review and check drawings in accordance with internal quality procedures, • Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders, • Ensure designs are developed with safety, operability and risk management at the forefront, • Promote safe working practices and ensure personnel are appropriately briefed and supported Requirements • ONC / OND / HNC / HND or equivalent engineering qualification, • Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar EC&I / industrial design environment, • Strong understanding of design working practices and installation requirements across industrial sectors, • Proficiency in CAD software and 3D modelling tools, • Experience with AVEVA PDMS is highly desirable, • Knowledge of UK engineering legislation, standards and regulations, • Strong communication and collaboration skills Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.

About the Job Senior Associate 5+ PQE – Intellectual Property – Manchester An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate with a focus on Intellectual Property to join a dynamic and commercially-minded IP practice. This role is ideal for an ambitious lawyer who enjoys hands-on client work, working closely with partners, and contributing to a lively, entrepreneurial team culture. You will be entrusted with high-value IP matters, including disputes and litigation across trade marks, passing off, copyright, designs, and patents. There will be opportunities to supervise junior team members, take ownership of your own portfolio, and develop your profile through client engagement and business development activities. This Role: • Responsibility for your own matters and day-to-day client contact, • Exposure to high-profile clients in sports, fashion, and consumer brands, • Opportunities to mentor and supervise junior colleagues, • Support for your career development, professional networking, and profile-building, • A collaborative, inclusive, and approachable team culture The Team: You will join a specialist IP team operating nationally, working closely with partners and associates. The team advises on: • IP disputes and litigation, including trade marks, copyright, passing off, design rights, and patents, • Strategic advice for brands and businesses on protecting and enforcing IP rights, • Supervising and mentoring junior team members on client matters and internal projects, • Business development initiatives and client engagement The team is friendly, down-to-earth, and commercially focused, with a culture that encourages new ideas and supports entrepreneurial lawyers in building their careers and client portfolios. Key Responsibilities: • Managing and advising on IP disputes and litigation matters, • Taking ownership of your own matters while collaborating with partners and colleagues, • Supervising and developing junior members of the team, • Providing practical, commercially-minded advice tailored to clients’ business objectives, • Contributing to business development initiatives, both internally and externally, • Engaging with clients across multiple sectors, including sports, fashion, and consumer brands The Candidate: You will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE, with a strong technical background in intellectual property law. • Experience handling IP disputes, trade marks, passing off, copyright, and design rights, • Strong client-facing and communication skills, • A commercially-minded, practical approach to problem-solving, • Enthusiasm for mentoring junior colleagues and developing your own client portfolio, • Ability to contribute to business development and build lasting client relationships, • A collaborative and approachable personality that thrives in a lively team environment This role is ideal for a lawyer looking to take a leading role in a growing IP practice, gain exposure to high-profile clients, and shape the development of the team. The Benefits: • Competitive salary with annual review, • Comprehensive benefits package including bonus opportunities, • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company pension, • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements, • Structured support, mentoring, and clear career progression pathways Apply in the strictest of confidence Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial) Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525 Email:

Real Estate Finance Associate International Law Firm | Manchester LHH are working with a highly regarded international law firm in Manchester to recruit an Associate into its Real Estate Finance practice. This is an opportunity to join a genuinely market leading team known for combining deep sector expertise, outstanding technical capability and a strong commercial mindset. The practice is consistently recognised at the very top of the legal directories across the full range of real estate disciplines, with lawyers widely acknowledged as leaders in their fields. The team advises on complex, high value real estate finance transactions across the UK and Europe. The role offers exposure to a truly integrated real estate finance platform based across several UK offices, including London and key regional hubs, with matters resourced seamlessly across locations. The practice also works closely with colleagues across Europe, including continental offices and a dedicated cross border finance capability, providing genuine international deal exposure. You would be expected to: • Lead on real estate finance transactions across a wide range of asset classes, acting for both lender and sponsor clients, • Draft and negotiate key finance documentation, including facility agreements, priority arrangements and related ancillary documents, • Manage transaction teams, working closely with junior associates, trainees and paralegals across the UK and internationally, • Develop and strengthen client relationships, with exposure to banks, investment banks, private capital, alternative lenders, developers and long standing institutional clients, • Take an active role in client teams, supporting the delivery of an excellent client service while helping to grow and deepen relationships, • Contribute to sector or specialist initiatives, depending on your interests, to help develop expertise and share knowledge across the practice, • Support partners and senior lawyers with the supervision, mentoring and development of junior team members About you • A strong grounding in real estate finance and a good understanding of market dynamics, • Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to manage work proactively in a high pace transactional environment, • A commercial approach, delivering clear, concise and practical advice of a high standard, • Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to work closely with colleagues across offices and jurisdictions, • An enthusiasm for mentoring junior lawyers and contributing positively to a team environment, • A desire to continue developing technically and commercially within a supportive yet ambitious practice If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, or explore how it could align with your longer term career plans, please get in touch.

HEAD OF MENSWEAR - Design/ Creative/ Product Development/ Merchandising MANCHESTER UP TO £80K doe Creative / Design Our client is a contemporary men’s and women’s fashion brand rooted in modern luxury, street-inspired design, and strong brand storytelling. They pride themselves on creating elevated apparel that blends trend-led graphics with timeless brand identity. Creativity, attention to detail, and authenticity are at the core of everything they do. Role Overview: The Head of Menswear leads the creative and commercial direction of the menswear category, overseeing product development, brand alignment, and go-to-market strategy. This role bridges design, merchandising, and marketing to build a cohesive, high-performing menswear offering that reflects the brand’s identity and drives growth. Key Responsibilities • Creative Direction & Product Strategy, • Define and lead the menswear vision in line with the brands DNA., • Oversee All collections from concept to final product., • Lead seasonal collections with consistency across silhouettes, fabrics, colour palettes, and branding., • Lead strategically Drive commercially proven product franchises., • Identify trends and translate them into commercially viable products., • Maintain a strong point of view on design, fit, and quality., • Collaberate with design & buying teams, • Translate insights into product strategy, • Product Development & Execution, • Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle (design → sampling → production), • Work closely with design, technical, and sourcing teams, • Approve fabrics, trims, fits, and final samples, • Ensure timelines and product critical path are met., • Range Planning & Merchandising Strategy, • Oversee range architecture ( what products are sold and in what quantity), • Use sales data to inform decisions ( best sellers, gaps, trends), • Balance fashion forward pieces with core franchises, • Manage pricing strategy and margins, • Commercial Performance, • Own Sales, revenue and profitability for menswear, • Monitor KPI’s ( sell through, conversion, AOV, Stock levels), • Indentify opportunities for growth ( New Catogories and Collaberations) Cross functional Collaberation • Work with marketing (campaign direction, Launches), • E- commerce ( Product presentations, Drops), • Supply chain ( timelines, production), • Retail Team ( Supporting with Wholesale Critical path & selling) Brand & Marketing Alignment • Collaborate with marketing on campaign direction, product storytelling, and launches, • Ensure menswear reflects the brand’s tone, positioning, and visual identity, • Support content strategy (lookbooks, shoots, social), • Guide styling and product presentation Leadership & Team Management • Lead and mentor the menswear design and product teams, • Set clear objectives, workflows, and creative standards, • Foster a high-performance, collaborative environment, • Work cross-functionally with buying, production, and e-commerce Key Skills & Experience • 5–8+ years in menswear design, product, or category leadership, • Strong aesthetic sense with a clear understanding of modern menswear, • Proven ability to build and scale product categories, • Commercial awareness (pricing, margins, sell-through), • Experience working with suppliers and production teams, • Excellent leadership and communication skills • Experience in premium or contemporary fashion, • Background in both design and merchandising, • Understanding of DTC and e-commerce environments, • Understanding and experience in wholesale selling, • Knowledge of global fashion trends and consumer behaviour Success Metrics • Revenue growth of menswear category, • Sell-through rates and margin performance, • Brand consistency and product reception, • Speed and efficiency of product development cycles

TEXTILES SENIOR SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER (BEDDING BRAND ) MANCHESTER - £55K Our client a premium bedding and textiles brand based in Manchester are now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Sales Account Manager with a strong background in Textiles and Bedding/ soft homeware products who have supplied to the multiple high street retailers and independents such as John Lewis, Marks & Spencers, Dunelm, TK Maxx and many more. THE ROLE To build a relevant, growing and profitable home textile business by extending the brands portfolio into all targeted trade channels, in existing & new categories/geographies. To manage existing accounts such as John Lewis for the brand across various regions within the UK and continuously bringing in new account opportunities in national and independent retailers Duties: Managing and developing key retail accounts such as John Lewis As a key member of the national sales team, the role will contribute to the achievements of the business’s overall growth plan by driving and delivering profitable sales Responsible for achieving the budget goals of sales in the agreed markets you are expected to develop the sales and customer strategy. With your sales and business development experience you will also need to create the short; mid and long term sales strategies. You will have a strong interpersonal, analytical, and strategic skills which will enable you to manage the existing account based and have the ability to research and on-board new customers in order to further develop new business opportunities. Candidate Profile: With 5- 10 years’ experience in sales account and business development for a bedding textiles company . You should be able to think strategically and be able to perform detailed planning to achieve the business objectives. A proven history in business development and account management in the market working with national retailers such as John Lewis, Marks and Spencer's, Next, TK MAXX etc Demonstrate track record of delivering sales and profitable growth. Commercial sales experience within the home textiles Key Responsibilities: Day to day management of groups national retail accounts such as John Lewis Manage the sales budget Analyse and monitor the current global markets to identify and develop new sales opportunities and develop go to market strategies. Actively contribute to the long-term vision and developing the sales strategy Manage and develop successful relationships with distributors, direct retail and new channels. Work with existing and new relationships to create & implement business market plan – monitor and review. Follow up leads quickly and efficiently to secure business. Continually assess company progress through sales analysis and reporting at senior level Provide global market intelligence and competitor activity reports to the management. Proactively develop constructive and effective solutions to any issues that slow down or hamper procedures and activities. Awareness of market and undertake regular market research to ensure correct products are in place and any opportunities / gaps are identified. Present new products and opportunities to customers. Ensure customers receive requested products and services in a timely fashion. Ensuring correct branding and marketing support is in place. Work closely with internal departments: Product Development, Marketing, Logistics, Customer Service, Accounts, Sourcing and Factories to ensure all customer requirements are being serviced. tock forecasting and managing of stock inventory THE CANDIDATE You should be able to think strategically and be able to perform detailed planning to achieve the business objectives. A proven history in business development and account management in the market. B2B Demonstrate track record of delivering sales and profitable growth. Commercial sales experience within the housewares/homewares industry in desirable. Proven track record in achieving sales targets over 2million (individual achievement) Experience in home textiles (Bed and Bath) and working with retailers such as Marks and Spencers, John Lewis etc, Product & market knowledge Experience working with high street retailers in homeware/textiles/bedding products Bedding /textiles product knowledge and import supply chain industry experience Customer focused with strong account management skills. Planning and organising. Negotiating and meeting customer requirements. Business Development Skills Produce and deliver PowerPoint presentations. Able to travel as needed within UK and to trade shows overseas Hold UK Driving Licence

Commercial Litigation NQ - Manchester The Role We are partnering with a leading City-led, international law firm to recruit an Newly Qualified Commercial Litigation Solicitor with contentious experience to join their cross-office Commercial Disputes team. This role offers exposure to both national and cross-border disputes, working with clients across a broad range of sectors. You will be encouraged to think commercially, acquiring excellent technical expertise, client management and profile-raising skills. This role offers the chance to develop your career within a respected Legal 500 practice, known for its broad expertise and forward‑thinking approach. Based in the firm’s Manchester office, you will be joining a business that values innovation, diversity and a supportive working environment across all its national and international teams. The ideal candidate will have wide-ranging experience advising clients in commercial litigation matters through litigation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution. The work type shall include but not be limited to a variety of disputes, including contractual and commercial claims, public law disputes, professional negligence, injunctions, reputation management issues and contentious insolvency matters. The successful candidate will benefit from working closely with experienced Partners and associates and collaborate regularly with colleagues across the firm's national disputes network. The Candidate • Newly Qualified Solicitor with strong seat experience in Commercial Litigation or disputes, • Excellent technical ability and drafting skills and strong attention to detail, • Assist partners and senior lawyers on more substantial or complex matters, • Commercially minded and keen to understand clients' wider business objectives, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Bring a proactive, team-focused approach with a genuine interest in developing a career in disputes The Benefits and How to Apply • Competitive basic salary up, • 25 days holiday with opportunity to buy/sell 5 days, • Flexible working, 2/3 days in the office, • Company Pension, • Supportive working environment Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Siobhan Deeming, Recruitment Consultant – SD Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07939 992 567 Email: More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Dispute Resolution and Litigation – Insolvency Associate – Manchester The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join an international law firm in the firm’s Manchester office. The firm is recognised for its leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking & Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth with longstanding commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, setting itself apart in the market. The team are looking for an Associate with transactional, advisory and contentious restructuring and insolvency experience, working closely with fee earners across offices to support both non-contentious restructuring and insolvency litigation work. The team is recognised in independent legal rankings for its breadth of expertise in insolvency and restructuring. Particularly noted for public sector and property-related insolvency work, the team frequently collaborates with other specialists to deliver complex, high-value mandates. The firm encourages lawyers to go beyond legal advice and develop real commercial insight. Associates are supported to build technical expertise, manage clients, and raise their professional profile, while being The Candidate • Experience insolvency litigation with 4+ year’s PQE, • Experience in contentious and non-contentious in a broad range of insolvency matters., • Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload, • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills, • Strong client focus, drive, enthusiasm, and a flexible, proactive attitude., • Experience or exposure to business development with the ability to maintain strong client relationships The Benefits and How to Apply • Competitive basic salary with annual pay review, • 25 days holiday plus flexible benefit scheme, • Private medical insurance, • Flexible working, 2/3 days in the office, • Supportive working environment, • Collaborative culture Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Siobhan Deeming, Recruitment Consultant, SD Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07939 992 567 Email: More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Director, Scientific Services Medical Communications | Senior Leadership Hybrid Working | North-West A leading global medical communications agency is seeking a Director of Scientific Services to provide senior scientific and strategic leadership across a growing and high-performing business unit. This is a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape scientific excellence, drive business growth, and partner with senior clients to deliver impactful, high-quality medical communications programmes across publications, and medical affairs. The Role As Director of Scientific Services, you will provide strategic scientific leadership across multiple accounts and teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant, and strategically aligned medical communications. Working closely with senior client services leadership, you will share accountability for operational performance, financial delivery, and team development, while acting as a trusted strategic advisor to clients. Key responsibilities include: • Providing senior scientific and strategic leadership across accounts and programmes, • Leading and developing high-performing scientific and editorial teams, • Acting as a senior strategic advisor to clients and stakeholders, • Partnering with client services leadership to drive account growth and performance, • Ensuring quality, compliance, and operational excellence across deliverables, • Supporting business development, proposals, and new business pitches, • Identifying growth opportunities and strengthening long-term client partnerships, • Driving innovation across scientific communications, including omnichannel and AI-led approaches, • Supporting continuous improvement through process optimisation and quality frameworks About You • Extensive experience within a healthcare or medical communications agency, • Life sciences degree required; advanced degree (PhD, MSc, MD) preferred, • Broad range of therapeutic expertise, • Proven leadership experience managing and developing scientific teams, • Strong background in medical writing and scientific communications delivery, • Experience operating at a strategic level with senior clients, • Demonstrated commercial awareness and involvement in forecasting and business planning, • Experience supporting or leading new business pitches and proposals, • Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Interest in innovation, including AI and omnichannel medical communications What’s on Offer • Hybrid working model, • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off, • Christmas shutdown period, • Pension contribution, • Private medical insurance, • Medical cash plan, • Collaborative and supportive culture This is an excellent opportunity for a senior scientific leader looking to step into a strategic, commercially focused leadership role within a growing and innovative medical communications environment.

Senior Associate – Real Estate Finance (Bridging Finance) | Manchester | £70,000 – £100,000 Are you a senior real estate finance solicitor with a strong grounding in bridging finance? Are you looking to take on a highly visible role within a thriving Manchester‑based practice? If you are seeking autonomy, high‑quality instructions and genuine backing to grow your profile and client base, this role offers the platform to do exactly that. The Firm Our client is a well‑established and respected Manchester law firm with a strong reputation in real estate finance. The practice is known for its close relationships with lenders, brokers and property professionals and for delivering commercially focused advice in a fast‑paced, transaction‑led environment. About the Role The firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to play a key role within its real estate finance practice, with a clear emphasis on bridging finance. The work is predominantly bridging lending, acting for lenders and borrowers on secured lending matters, with a smaller element of commercial property finance, including buy‑to‑let. This is a senior, outward‑facing position with a clear expectation of involvement in business development. Key Responsibilities • Advising lenders and borrowers on bridging finance transactions, • Drafting, negotiating and completing facility agreements and security documents, • Managing transactions from instruction through to completion with minimal supervision, • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with lenders, brokers and introducers, • Supporting and mentoring junior solicitors where appropriate, • Actively contributing to business development, marketing activity and the growth of the practice Skills & Experience • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, • Operating at Senior Associate level within a law firm, • Strong experience in real estate finance, with particular expertise in bridging finance, • Confident handling high‑value, fast‑paced secured lending transactions, • Commercial mindset with a demonstrable interest in business development, • Existing client following or referrer network highly advantageous, • Experience billing at, or close to, three times salary Package • Competitive salary in the region of £70,000 – £100,000, depending on experience and following, • High‑quality, repeat instructions from established lender clients, • Genuine opportunity to grow visibility and seniority within a Manchester‑based practice, • Supportive, entrepreneurial culture offering real autonomy at senior level Why Apply This role provides the chance to establish yourself as a trusted senior real estate finance solicitor within a firm that values relationships, rewards contribution and supports growth. You will enjoy access to quality work, senior‑level responsibility and the opportunity to shape the future direction of a successful bridging finance practice. For senior associates specialising in bridging finance who want influence, progression and a platform to build, this is a compelling next move.

Nursing Home Manager | Elderly Care Manchester Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum Requirements: • RGN/RMN/RNLD with an active pin, • Strong understanding of CQC regulations and evidence of previous successful inspections Compass Associates are proud to be working with a well-established care provider, who operate a portfolio of care homes spread across the North of England. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and clinically strong Home Manager to build on a service with excellent foundations already in place. The focus of this role will be centred around providing safe, high-quality care to each resident living within the home. The chosen manager will be proactive, inspiring and a visible presence across the home. It is imperative that all applicants are passionate about elderly care and can display a nursing background. Candidate The successful candidate will come from a clinical background (RGN/RMN/RNLD) and have experience within a nursing home setting, with an understanding of how to proactively manage a wide staffing team. You will be a strong leader who can build credibility with staff and create a culture of support. You will be confident in building relationships with stakeholders and commissioners, a firm presence across the community and able to build upon occupancy from these connections. A commercial acumen is imperative in order to run the business successfully and full support will be provided to help with this. Interview Process The interview process will be 2 stages. Location The role is commutable from: Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Leigh, Eccles, Sale, Altrincham, Stockport, Salford and Denton. Summary My client is seeking a confident and compassionate leader to take on an elderly nursing home, with a clear focus on delivering fantastic care to residents, empowering the staff team and developing lasting relationships outside the service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on both staff and residents, while contributing to the continued success of the service. Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation. Contact details Please send a copy of an up to date CV to or call for more information 0161 527 9639.

Technical Product Developer / Garment Technologist - Central Manchester - this is a full time head office based role 5 days a week Mens/ sportswear performance brand £35k We have an exciting opportunity available for a Product developer / garment technologist to join our clients growing team here . Due to the rapid growth of the business and the desire to stay ahead of competition, they are looking to enhance the overall technical aspects of their product. Main roles and Responsibilities: • Ensuring all aspects of the critical path are maintained and that the product development process is smooth, ensuring ex-factory dates are kept to, • Controlling all seal samples stages and ensuring they are all done within the critical path timeframe, • Chasing factories for anything needed, cost prices, samples etc., • Conducting fit session on all samples with the wider team. Ensuring everything is measured and all comments made are communicated with factories, • Sending clear and concise technical and structural comments to suppliers, again keeping to critical path timelines, • Testing and analysing all product, whether its fabric or garment testing and QC, • Ensuring compliance with regulations, product safety and legislations Requirements, skills and experience: • Ability to work across men’s, women’s and junior’s, • Excellent knowledge of fabrics/trims and the technical aspects of performance wear, • Confidently work and support the wider team, • Work directly with overseas suppliers and travel to view production when needed., • Work with the wider team to offer technical guidance and innovation for new product, • Assist with bulk QC checks when needed, • Ability to react quickly to changing demands and priorities., • High level of attention to detail., • Highly commercial., • Positive can-do attitude., • Strong knowledge of the current sportswear industry The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to meet deadlines, along with a good eye for detail. Highly organised with confident communication and administration skills and ability to manage critical path deadlines. A team player who enjoys working under own initiative as well as part of a team.

Clinical Lead (Community) | Charitable Elderly Care Provider Qualification: Registered Clinician (OT, Physiotherapist, Nurse or equivalent) Salary: £65,000 per annum Location: UK (Hybrid working with regular travel) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday) About the Role Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a respected charitable organisation to recruit a Clinical Lead (Community) for a brand-new community services programme. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior, values-driven leadership role where you will shape, develop and lead community services from the ground up. Working closely with senior leadership, you will design and implement clinical pathways across a range of services, including therapy access (OT/PT), outreach, community hubs, supported living and end-of-life care. Acting as the clinical bridge between residential services and this new community offering, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care from the very outset. This role would suit an experienced clinician who thrives in a start-up or evolving environment and is motivated by the opportunity to build something meaningful, rather than step into an already established service. Key Responsibilities • Provide clinical leadership and oversight across the development of new community services, • Design and implement clinical pathways and standards from the ground up, • Lead on clinical governance, safeguarding and risk management frameworks, • Support pilot programmes, service launch and ongoing development, • Provide supervision and support to therapy teams (OT/PT) as services grow, • Work collaboratively with internal teams and external healthcare partners, • Contribute to evaluation design, outcomes tracking and continuous improvement, • Act as the clinical voice within programme design and strategic discussions Requirements • Registered clinician (OT, Physiotherapist, Nurse or equivalent), • Significant experience in community-based clinical practice, • Strong background in clinical governance, safeguarding and risk management, • Experience supporting or supervising multidisciplinary teams, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Comfortable working in a developing or evolving service environment Desirable: • Experience in service development, pilots or new service mobilisation, • Experience in end-of-life care, rehabilitation or therapy services, • Experience within charity, community or purpose-led organisations, • Advanced clinical practice or leadership training Interview Process Stage 1: Informal/initial interview (virtual) Stage 2: Final interview with senior leadership team Location & Travel This is a hybrid role with regular travel required across services in Worthing, Surbiton, High Wycombe and Solihull. The remit of the role may expand as further as community hubs are established. Candidates based within the South East or Midlands, with good access to major transport links, will be well placed for the travel requirements of the role. Flexibility to travel nationally is essential. Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £500 voucher of your choice or a charity donation for every successful candidate recommended by you. Contact If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity please contact Lily Bulbeck on 02393874321 or 07921588667. Or alternatively send an up to date CV to

Are you passionate about geotechnical engineering and ready to make a difference on award-winning infrastructure and building projects? At BakerHicks, we’re always on the lookout for talented Geotechnical Engineers, from graduates starting their careers to experienced Principals and Associates, to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary Ground Engineering teams. As part of our Geotechnical group, you’ll contribute to complex, high-profile schemes across transportation, energy, life sciences, industrial, and major public infrastructure. You’ll work alongside nationally recognised experts to deliver innovative, sustainable, and technically robust solutions, helping clients tackle everything from ground investigations to advanced foundation design. We’re interested in hearing from professionals with experience in: ✅ Planning and supervising site investigations ✅ Foundation, slope stability, earthworks, and retaining structures design ✅ Ground movement assessments and geotechnical risk management ✅ Using industry software such as Plaxis, Wallap, or similar ✅ Preparing geotechnical reports, specifications, and design calculations ✅ Collaborating with civil, structural, and environmental engineering teams ✅ Applying relevant Eurocodes, British Standards, and best practice guidance ✅ Leading projects, teams, or client relationships (for Senior/Associate levels) What you’ll find at BakerHicks: 🔹 Award-winning projects that shape communities and cities 🔹 A collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas are valued 🔹 Excellent training and development, including ICE-accredited programmes 🔹 Flexible working to support your work-life balance 🔹 Opportunities to grow your career across the UK Whether you’re just starting out or ready to lead major ground engineering projects as an Associate, we’d love to hear from you. Express your interest today – and help us design a more sustainable future, from the ground up. BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth. Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (___) About BakerHicks We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: ___. BakerHicks. A ___ company. Benefits Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: • Company car or cash allowance, • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan, • Life assurance scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave, • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc), • Flexible/hybrid working, • Family friendly policies, • Employee assistance, • Professional development BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

Specification Consultant\n📍 North (Field-Based) | Ideal location: Manchester\n💰 £60,000–£65,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Exec Car\nThe Opportunity\nJoin a growing, international manufacturer supplying the construction sector, currently expanding and investing heavily in its future.\nThis is a field-based, relationship-driven role focused on influencing specifications, building trust with architects and consultants, and driving product adoption across projects.\nWhat You’ll Do\n * Deliver CPDs and provide technical specification advice\n * Build strong relationships with architects, specifiers & contractors\n * Influence and secure product specifications on key projects\n * Manage and grow a healthy project pipeline\n * Track activity and opportunities through CRM\n * Stay ahead of industry trends and standards\nWhat We’re Looking For\n * Experience in construction / façade / building products\n * Strong technical and specification knowledge\n * Confident delivering presentations / CPDs\n * A proactive, “hunter” mindset\n * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills\n * Self-motivated and comfortable working in a field-based role\nWhy Join?\n * £60k–£65k + bonus\n * Executive Company Car\n * Field-based autonomy (North region)\n * Clear progression in a growing business\n * Private medical + strong benefits\n * Birthday off + 23 days holiday + bank holidays\nApply Now\nIf you enjoy winning specifications, building relationships, and being out on the road, this is a great opportunity to join a business on the rise

CCTV / Drainage Investigations Operative\n\nPurpose and Scope of the Role\n\nOur client is seeking an experienced CCTV / Drainage Investigations Operative to join a newly established three-person CCTV team supporting drainage surveys across the North West.\n\nIn this role, you will operate specialist CCTV equipment to inspect sewer and drainage networks, identify defects, and produce accurate data and reports. This is a hands-on, customer-facing position combining fieldwork, manual handling, plan annotation, and detailed record keeping. You will be working outdoors in all weather conditions, contributing to the delivery of high-quality investigations across public sewer and domestic drainage systems.\n\nYour Impact in this Position\n\nIn the short term, you will play a key role in delivering reliable survey outputs and supporting the development of a new team.\n\nOver time, you will gain exposure to a variety of drainage environments, strengthen working relationships, and further develop your technical expertise in network investigation.\n\nLonger term, the role offers a clear pathway for progression within a supportive and accredited training environment, with opportunities to take on increased responsibility across significant infrastructure projects.\n\nCore Capabilities Required for Success\n\nTechnical Survey Delivery\n\n * Proven experience in CCTV drainage investigations or a closely related role\n\n * Confident in using survey equipment and producing accurate, high-quality outputs\n\nHealth, Safety and Site Awareness\n\n * Good working knowledge of confined spaces, highway working, and safe systems of work\n\n * Awareness of manual handling requirements and working in outdoor site conditions\n\nCommunication and Client Service\n\n * Strong verbal and written communication skills\n\n * Ability to interact professionally and complete reports, annotations, and documentation accurately\n\nOrganisation and Problem Solving\n\n * High attention to detail and strong organisational skills\n\n * Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, field-based environment\n\nFlexibility and Reliability\n\n * Dependable and adaptable approach to work\n\n * Willingness to work early starts, late finishes, occasional Saturdays, and overtime as required\n\nQualifications and Training\n\nEssential:\n\n * Full UK driving licence\n\n * CCTV drainage experience\n\nDesirable:\n\n * Confined Spaces Certificate\n\n * NRSWA Signing, Lighting and Guarding\n\n * OS19X\n\n * Relevant experience in outdoor, utility, or manual labour environments\n\nArdour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.\n\nCandidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.\n\nFor the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.\n\n#drainage\n#CCTV\n#Water\n#Utiltiies\n#Opentowork\n#Wastewater

We are recruiting for an experienced Legal PA to join a high-performing Real Estate & Disputes team in Manchester. This is a busy, deadline-driven environment supporting senior stakeholders, including a Partner, Directors, Managing Associates and Associates.\n\nThis role is replacing a long-standing team member and sits within one of the busiest teams in the firm, alongside a wider PA team of 13.\n\nLocation: Manchester\n Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (no flexibility)\n Working Pattern: Full-time | Office-based initially, then 3 days office / 2 days WFH\n\nThe Role\n\nYou will provide proactive, high-level PA support to up to 7 fee earners, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and contributing to the team's overall performance.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManaging complex diaries, meetings and travel arrangements with a proactive approach\nSupporting billing processes, financial reporting, WIP and matter balances\nLiaising with Finance teams to support fee earner performance and working capital\nAssisting with business development activity including events, CRM updates, bids and tenders\nPreparing and updating CVs, credentials and client-facing documents\nManaging end-to-end matter processes including engagement letters and onboarding\nHandling conflict checks and Client Due Diligence processes\nEnsuring files are maintained, billed, closed and archived correctly\nCoordinating meetings, preparing packs and managing logistics\nDelegating document tasks to Document Production teams where appropriate\nMaintaining compliance with firmwide risk and regulatory procedures\n\nAbout You\n\nMinimum 5 years' Legal PA experience (any legal sector considered)\nProven experience supporting multiple fee earners in a fast-paced environment\nStrong billing experience is essential\nHighly organised with excellent attention to detail\nConfident communicator with strong written and verbal skills\nAdvanced Microsoft Office skills\nProactive, adaptable and able to manage competing deadlines\nA team player with a collaborative approach and strong client service focus\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nJoin one of the firm's busiest and most dynamic teams\nWork closely with senior stakeholders\nHybrid working after initial training period\nSupportive team environment with a strong PA networkHuntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.\n\nWe practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. \n\nPLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK

Sales Manager - UK, Ireland & France - Automotive Aftermarket\n\nI'm supporting a leading European manufacturer of high‑quality aerosol solutions for the automotive aftermarket, industrial and DIY sectors. With strong brands, modern production sites and a broad distributor network, the business is continuing to expand its presence across the UK, Ireland and France.\n\nWe're looking for a senior Automotive Aftermarket Sales professional who can accelerate regional growth, strengthen relationships with distributors, and shape the commercial strategy across key markets.\n\nIf you're already well‑connected within the UK & Ireland automotive aftermarket, and ideally bring insight or relationships in France, this is a high‑impact role with genuine strategic influence.\n\nWhat's on offer\n\nSalary: £65,000-£73,000 basic\n\nBonus: annual bonus equal to one month's salary with ±20% adjustment based on performance\n\nBenefits: Company car, 25 days' holiday\n\nIdeal locations: Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Oxford, Leicester, Coventry, Liverpool, Northampton, Derby, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Warrington, Reading\n\nThe role\n\nAs Senior Automotive Sales Manager, you'll take ownership of driving growth across the region, developing distributor performance, and deepening customer intimacy in line with the wider automotive strategy.\n\nYour responsibilities will include:\n\nExpanding sales through distributors and key accounts across the UK, Ireland and France.\nDeveloping and executing regional sales strategies aligned to long‑term growth objectives.\nBuilding strong, trust‑based relationships with customers, partners and industry stakeholders.\nIdentifying new commercial opportunities through market analysis, competitor insight and customer feedback.\nLeading concept selling, account planning and customer development initiatives.\nCollaborating closely with internal teams to ensure service levels, product availability and operational excellence.\nProviding functional leadership to Sales Representatives and Merchandisers (no disciplinary responsibility).This is a role for someone who thrives on being in front of customers, shaping commercial direction, and brings a solid knowledge of the automotive aftermarket.\n\nOur ideal candidate\n\nWe're looking for someone who brings:\n\nSenior‑level experience within the automotive aftermarket.\nA strong and proven network across the UK aftermarket distributors and buying groups; French market contacts are a significant advantage.\nExperience acquiring, developing and managing non‑exclusive distributors.\nStrong commercial acumen with confidence in market analysis, concept selling and strategic account planning.\nHigh levels of motivation, resilience, adaptability and customer focus.\nA willingness to travel extensively across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.If you enjoy shaping regional strategy, building meaningful customer relationships and driving commercial growth across multiple markets, this role offers the platform to make a real impact.\n\nRegister your interest\n\nTo register your interest for this position, please send your CV to Kayleigh Bradley at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh for an introductory chat on (phone number removed).\n\nJob Reference: 4350KB - Sales Manager - UK, Ireland & France - Automotive Aftermarket\n\nGlen Callum Associates specialises in automotive recruitment, leveraging extensive industry expertise and a global network to connect exceptional talent with leading organisations worldwide.\n\nGlen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you

Freelance UGC Specialist / Content Creator UK\n\nour client is a creative and technology company\n\ninnovating at the forefront of marketing for over 30 years.\n\nIn a world moving faster than ever, we’re pioneering new technologies to future-proof brands and accelerate their growth.\n\nOur clients include at FTSE 100\n\nWe believe in people before technology. We also believe in doing the right thing, which is why we’re a certified B Corp and put equal emphasis on people, planet and profit.\n\nOur team environment is highly collaborative, interdisciplinary and driven by great ideas from everyone involved. You could say we’re a bit more grown-up. That’s why we attract energetic, creative, and entrepreneuria\n\nWe’re looking for a highly creative and performance-driven self-employed freelance Content Creator, ideally a specialist in UGC and Paid Social, to develop and produce compelling content across the core ABG social channels, on a contract basis. The freelancer will sit at the intersection of storytelling, luxury branding, and paid media performance.\n\nFurther detail\n\nYou will be engaged to deliver high-quality assets that resonate with premium audiences – particularly in the luxury car hire and travel space. You understand how to blend aspirational visuals with conversion-focused messaging.\n\nWhat we’re looking for (in a nutshell):\n\n * A strategic thinker – at ease with setting overall direction, able to brainstorm and ideate across content themes, concepts and executions, and communicate this with confidence to the client\n\n * Demonstrable experience of capturing UGC content first-hand, comfortable in a production environment, working collaboratively on the ground\n\n * An individual familiar with editing tools and design software, i.e. Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Figma, CapCut, Canva or similar\n\n * Experience working in collaboration with performance marketers to generate best-in-class paid social outputs, or at least familiar with best practice across key social channels – Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit, YouTube in particular\n\n * A strong awareness of social media trends and the ability to translate them into relevant and reactive content opportunities\n\n * A freelancer with the availability to travel (typically Europe and twice a year) if required for project delivery*\n\n * Proficient in the use of AI tools to accelerate ideation, scripting, editing and creative iteration (e.g. generative video, automated captions, concept generation.\n\nScope of services:\n\n * Overall strategic direction and approach to UGC/Paid social and organic social media content, to maintain a consistent luxury aesthetic and brand identity across all content\n\n * Production of high-performing paid social content tailored for channels, formats and campaign objectives\n\n * Writing and refining ad copy, hooks, and key messaging to maximise engagement and conversion, in line with brand tone of voice\n\n * Collaborate with the performance marketing team as required to align deliverables with campaign objectives.\n\nSpecific Requirements:\n\n * Proven experience creating organic and paid social content across Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and Reddit\n\n * Strong portfolio showcasing video-first content\n\n * Experience scripting, directing and producing UGC-style content (e.g. creator-led ads, testimonials, TikTok-native storytelling formats\n\n * Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Figma, CapCut, Canva or similar\n\n * Strong understanding of performance marketing and direct-response creative and ability to iterate content based on insights\n\n * Familiarity with social media management tools (e.g. Sprout or similar)\n\n * Ability to monitor, interpret and report on performance, with an understanding of key social metrics\n\n * Comfortable working independently and managing multiple projects simultaneously\n\nNice to haves:\n\n * Proven experience in managing a content calendar geared towards organic follower growth\n\n * Deep understanding of platform-native creative (e.g. TikTok-first storytelling, Meta hook-based ads, Reddit community tone\n\n * Experience working first-hand in the car hire, automotive or travel sectors\n\n * Exposure to luxury brands or high-end audiences is highly desirable\n\n * Experience collaborating with or briefing external content creators\n\nThis specification outlines the scope of work for a self-employed freelance Content Creator. The individual engaged will operate as an independent contractor responsible for their own taxes, pension, insurance and equipment.\n\n * Duration: May start, for 8 months (to end of 2026), with a potential view to extending\n\n * Fee: A fixed monthly retainer of £3,700 will be paid for the duration of the contract\n\n * Payment: monthly in arrears upon invoice\n\n * All associated costs would be agreed separately

A leading engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior EICA Engineer to support a growing portfolio of water sector projects across the UK. This role offers flexible hybrid working, with the expectation of attending a Manchester office and project sites as required.\n\nThis is a long term contract position, and can be outside ir35. \n\nThe Role\n\nReporting to the Project Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality Electrical, Control, Instrumentation & Automation (EICA) design solutions across major water frameworks.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDeliver cost-effective design documentation aligned with client specifications and project requirements\nProduce outline and detailed EICA designs for water sector projects\nConduct site surveys and provide technical input during project lifecycle\nAttend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and produce detailed reports\nReview and ensure compliance of subcontractor designs\nPrepare, check, and approve engineering documentation\nEnsure compliance with UK and international standards, legislation, and client procedures\nDevelop equipment and material requisitions for EICA systems\nPrepare installation scopes of work\nReview supplier quotations and complete technical bid assessments\nProvide support during site construction and commissioning phases\n\nRequirements\n\nSignificant experience delivering UK water sector projects (essential)\nDegree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Engineering, or similar (apprenticeship routes also considered)\n10+ years’ experience in a relevant engineering discipline\nStrong knowledge of design practices and installation requirements within the water sector\nSolid understanding of UK legislation and standards (including WIMES)\nExperience working in hazardous areas (e.g. ATEX environments)\nKnowledge of CE marking requirements (ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive, EMC)\nAwareness of risk management and HSE requirements\n\nPersonal Attributes\n\nHighly motivated and proactive\nStrong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders\nExperience delegating and coordinating work\nSafety and risk-conscious mindset\nCustomer-focused approach\nOnly those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.\n\nApply now or reach out to for more information

We're not just another manufacturer - we're proud to design and build specialist equipment for the aerospace industry, supporting some of the world's most advanced engineering projects.\n\nWe're now seeking a strategic, driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing and supply chain function. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our precision-engineered products reach customers efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards.\n\nThis is your opportunity to take ownership of a pivotal function within a growing, innovative business - where your ideas will have a direct impact on performance, profitability, and future growth.\n\nAs Purchasing Manager, typical responsibilities will be to: -\n\nLead and design purchasing and supply chain strategies that support aerospace operations.\nBuild and maintain strong supplier partnerships - negotiating terms and ensuring top-tier performance.\nLead and develop a team of three.\nForecast market trends, pricing, and demand to drive smart, data-led decisions.\nOptimise stock levels, streamline inventory systems, and ensure seamless material flow across production.\nCollaborate with Sales and Finance to balance cost, quality, and availability across the business.\nIdentify opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement.The Purchasing Manager will be commercially sharp, strategically focused, and ready to lead from the front. You will know what great looks like in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and thrive on creating value through smart procurement and supplier excellence.\n\nThe successful candidate will: -\n\nHave experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within manufacturing - aerospace experience is a strong advantage.\nBe experienced in vendor management and supplier performance improvement.\nStrong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.\nHave MCIPS or be working towards.\nHave experience implementing systems that improve efficiency, quality, and cost control.On offer: -\n\n4-day working week - because productivity and work-life balance can go hand in hand.\nSalary to £60,000\nCompany car\n22.5 days holiday + bank holidays - increasing by 3 days with service\nExcellent matched pension scheme\nHealth & wellbeing initiatives\nContinuous professional development & support for MCIPS\nFlexible holiday scheme (buy/sell up to one week)Interested? To apply for this opportunity please follow the 'apply now' link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.\n\nAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.\n\nWe recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.\n\nOur commitment:\n\nEqual opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. \n\nPlease note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

Supply Chain & Procurement Manager\nManchester\nCompetitive Salary + Company Car + 4-Day Week (Mon-Thur) + Healthcare + Death in Service\nAre you an experienced Supply Chain professional ready to take full ownership of procurement strategy within a highly regulated manufacturing environment?\nWe are partnering with a forward-thinking engineering and manufacturing business based in Manchester, operating within highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, defence and nuclear. With strong growth plans and a commitment to operational excellence, they are now looking to appoint a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to shape and lead their supply chain function.\nThis is a rare opportunity to build and influence strategy at a senior level while enjoying a genuinely progressive working culture - including a 4-day working week.\nThe Opportunity\nReporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take full ownership of the supply chain and procurement function - with the autonomy to design and implement a strategy aligned to both current operations and future growth.\nYou will play a critical role in ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance and operational resilience across a complex, regulated manufacturing environment.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Develop and execute a robust supply chain and procurement strategy\n * Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management activities\n * Implement and manage supplier performance frameworks\n * Analyse market trends, pricing, and risk to inform decision-making\n * Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvements across the function\n * Collaborate with Finance and Sales to optimise inventory and demand planning\n * Lead initiatives to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock\n * Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations and develop team performance\n * Introduce systems and processes to improve supplier relationships and reduce cost\n * Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and regulatory standards\nAbout You\nWe are looking for a commercially driven Supply Chain leader with experience in highly regulated industries such as:\n * Aerospace\n * Defence\n * Nuclear\n * Or similar complex manufacturing environments\nYou will bring:\n * Proven experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role\n * Strong knowledge of vendor management, sourcing strategies, and negotiation\n * Experience working within regulated, quality-driven environments\n * Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and drive strategic decisions\n * Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to influence across departments\n * MCIPS (or working towards) strongly preferred\nWhy Join?\n * 4-day working week - because productivity and work-life balance can go hand in hand\n * Salary up to £60,000 + company car\n * 22.5 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)\n * Flexible holiday scheme (buy/sell up to one week)\n * Excellent matched pension scheme\n * Health & wellbeing initiatives\n * Ongoing professional development, including support towards MCIPS\nApply Now to be considered!\nAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.\nWe recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.\nOur commitment:\nEqual opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.\nPlease note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

Title: Supply Chain Manager \n\nLocation: Manchester\n\nSalary: £40,000 - £45,000\n\nThe Client \n\nOur client are an extremely well-established industrial supplies business distributor of a diverse range of Industrial Supplies to blue-chip organisations nationally.\n\nThe role of Supply Chain Manager \n\nThis is an office based hands-on role. The successful candidate will be comfortable placing purchase and sales orders, creating and managing order books and taking direct ownership of relationships with some of our clients most complex suppliers. You will also manage a team of Customer Service / Supply Chain Co-ordinators. \n\nKey Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager: \n\nThis role is responsible for the complete end-to-end supply chain, from purchase order placement and receipt through to customer order dispatch and delivery confirmation.\nAccountable for Customer OTIF performance and maintaining relationships with customers. \nThis includes contributing to Customer contract review meetings, as well as attending regular Customer meetings to resolve issues or escalate any foreseen Supply Chain delays.\nReview customer order books, offer solutions and manage internally to avoid potential delays to the customer.\nCommercially minded, with the ability to work with suppliers to obtain best pricing during RFQ stages and through general day-to-day purchasing activity.\nManage internal stock levels (circa £2.5 million) by using different stocking methods such as Min/Max, Up To, Order Point/Order Qty, whilst considering seasonal demand and other potential changes in customer demand.\nWork with different departments within the company to understand the business's requirements for overseas products and place future orders with well-established suppliers in the Far East.\nThis includes working to reduce landed costs by consolidating orders and managing shipping, dispatch and arrival schedules. \nA beneficial skill is an understanding of international lead times, Incoterms and the impacts of public holidays such as Chinese New Year.\nManage perishable/short-life items, ensuring they are processed through the business and dispatched in a timely fashion to minimise stock write-off.\nResolve escalated delivery issues with 3PL partners, manage these relationships and monitor performance, whilst working to reduce overall spend through consolidation and minimising additional charges.\nUse Excel extensively to analyse large datasets and produce clear, meaningful reports, with the ability and appetite to build new reports for the department.\nReview and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with new ERP system implementations and ongoing continuous improvement activity.\n\nEssentials: \n\nCandidates must live within a 15-mile commute of the office\n\nBachelor's degree \nMinimum 3 years' experience\n\nWhat's on Offer: \n\nCompetitive Salary \n25 Days Holiday\nPension Scheme\nMonday to Friday 8:30 - 17:00\nOnsite Parking\nProfessional Development\nCollaborative Team\nExciting Growth Potential \n\nKeywords: Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, International Lead Times, 3PL, Logistics\n\nBowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards

L&A are currently looking for 1x CPCS Telehandler with Underlsung loads for Manchester.\n\nYou will be moving steelwork round a site.\n\nMust have valid CPCS with underslung loads\n\nFor more information please call Sam Leeson on (phone number removed)

Take ownership of major projects and lead your own team while shaping your path to Associate Directorship.\n\nYou’ll guide mechanical building services projects from concept to completion, with the freedom to influence design decisions and mentor the next generation of engineers. With four days a week working from home, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to focus on what matters most, both professionally and personally.\n\nAnd with a clear route to equity, your long-term ambitions are well supported.\n\nYou'll be part of a well-structured team where you'll get support from all levels. People are carefully considered, ensuring you're not over-stretched and that you're working on what you're capable of. Your workload will be regularly analysed to give you exposure to new duties and help you learn even more.\n\nYou'll work on a wide range of exciting projects in healthcare, high-tech industrial and high-rise sectors, giving you the chance to develop specialist skills and build a strong portfolio.\n\nOn top of that, you'll get a £6,500 car allowance, a 5% contributory pension, a laptop, phone and agile working.\n\nWhat you’ll do\n\nYou'll lead projects and manage a team completing mechanical building services projects. You'll meet with clients to agree the brief and oversee the concept and detailed design of mechanical systems.\n\nYou'll organise and resource a team into a workstream to carry out design duties and liaise with REVIT and CAD departments to ensure accurate drawing production. You'll also work closely with architects and sub-contractors to ensure designs are installed efficiently.\n\nWhat you’ll need\n\n * 10 years or more mechanical building services design experience\n\n * Good man management skills and the ability to lead and inspire a team\n\n * Ambition to become a future Associate Director, with a clear path to achieve this\n\nAbout the company\n\nThe company is an independently run building services consultancy with over four offices and 50 staff nationwide. It's renowned for good team structure and quality assurance, delivering high-quality mechanical design projects.\n\nPlease click the ‘Apply’ button. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date. Just send what you have and we’ll deal with that later

An established engineering and infrastructure delivery organisation is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Designer to support the delivery of complex industrial and energy-sector projects across the UK.\n\nThis is a contract role and can be outside ir35.\n\nSuited to a motivated designer with strong experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) design, capable of producing high-quality technical deliverables while supporting junior team members and collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProduce safe, practical and cost-effective EC&I design solutions in line with project and company procedures\nDevelop design deliverables including:\nLoop diagrams\nBlock cable diagrams\nSchematic diagrams\n3D models\nPrepare associated documentation such as:\nBills of materials\nCable schedules\nDesign packs\nMaterial requisitions\nSupport proposal and project activities as assigned by the Lead or Chief Engineer\nMentor and support less experienced designers\nReview and check drawings in accordance with internal quality procedures\nLiaise effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders\nEnsure designs are developed with safety, operability and risk management at the forefront\nPromote safe working practices and ensure personnel are appropriately briefed and supported\nRequirements\n\nONC / OND / HNC / HND or equivalent engineering qualification\nMinimum 4 years’ experience in a similar EC&I / industrial design environment\nStrong understanding of design working practices and installation requirements across industrial sectors\nProficiency in CAD software and 3D modelling tools\nExperience with AVEVA PDMS is highly desirable\nKnowledge of UK engineering legislation, standards and regulations\nStrong communication and collaboration skills\nOnly those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role

FJA are currently recruiting for an experienced HSQE Advisor on behalf our client in the Greater Manchester area. You will be responsible for covering sites and offices across the Manchester area, with additional ad hoc support required across other sites across the Leeds and Yorkshire region.\n\nThe HSQE Advisor plays a key role in ensuring the organisation's Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Management Systems comply with the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.\n\nThe role involves analysing trends, incidents, and investigation outcomes to identify lessons learned and highlight any deficiencies within HSQE systems. You will recommend and support the implementation of effective solutions and industry best practices.\n\nBenefits in the role of HSQE Advisor:\n\n * Salary £45,000 plus car / car allowance\n\n * 32 days holiday, Christmas shut down and extra holiday purchase scheme\n\n * Attractive pension scheme\n\n * Long service recognition and extra holiday accrual\n\n * Healthcare cash plan\n\n * Development and progression opportunities\n\nHSQE Advisor responsibilities:\n\n * The HSQE Advisor will provide professional guidance and support across all areas of HSQE, with both internal and external stakeholders\n\n * The role also supports the implementation and continuous improvement of a behavioural-based safety programme across the business.\n\n * Conducting audits and inspections, applying specialist knowledge to identify strengths and areas for improvement, and ensuring that HSQE systems and control measures are consistently implemented and remain effective across operational teams.\n\n * The HSQE Advisor will contribute to performance improvement initiatives, support the development of processes and procedures, and assist in incident investigations by identifying root causes and recommending preventative actions.\n\n * Supporting site teams in fulfilling their HSQE responsibilities\n\n * Delivering Toolbox Talks and Safety Briefings as required\n\n * Assisting with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)\n\n * Contributing to the preparation of monthly HSQE reports\n\n * Participating in new starter inductions\n\n * Providing HSQE input into tender submissions\n\n * Liaising with regulatory bodies such as the HSE, Environment Agency, and local authorities\n\nSkills and Knowledge required for the HSQE Advisor role:\n\n * Sound working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards\n\n * NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health & Safety (essential)\n\n * NEBOSH or ISEP Environmental qualification (desirable)\n\n * Membership of IOSH\n\n * Understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015\n\n * Knowledge of Construction sector working practices or equivalent\n\n * Strong written and verbal communication skills\n\n * Ability to learn quickly and think adaptively\n\n * Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at all organisational levels\n\n * Capable of working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to change\n\n * Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service\n\n * Full UK driving licence\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a hugely successful and ever-growing business. If you are interested in this fantastic HSQE Advisor opportunity, then please apply now with your current updated CV.\n\nDue to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers